How to Install Zoneminder on Windows 10

Zoneminder is an open source CCTV software that allows you to monitor your home or business using a web interface. This tutorial will guide you step-by-step on how to install Zoneminder on Windows 10.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10
• Apache web server
• MySQL database
• PHP

Steps

1. Download Zoneminder from its official website - https://www.zoneminder.com/download/
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file to C:\ drive.
3. Rename the extracted folder to "zm".
4. Create a folder named "tv" at C:\zm\events folder.
   • This folder will store all the recorded videos.
5. Install Apache web server, MySQL database and PHP.
   • You can download XAMPP, a package that contains all the required software from Apache Friends (https://www.apachefriends.org/index.html).
6. Start Apache and MySQL service.
   • This can be done from the XAMPP control panel.
7. Open your browser and type the URL localhost/phpmyadmin.
8. Create a new MySQL database named "zm".
9. Import the database tables by running the following command on the command prompt:
   • cd C:\zm\sql
   • mysql -u root -p zm < zm_create.sql
10. Configure Zoneminder's configuration file C:\zm\conf\zm.conf
    • Change the value of the mysql_username and mysql_password to the correct ones that are set in the XAMPP installation.
    • Change the value of the ZM_DB_HOST to localhost.
11. Restart Apache web server.

After completing the above steps, you should be able to access your Zoneminder by typing localhost/zm on your browser.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Zoneminder on Windows 10!

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